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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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